Character from Smash Bros Brawl: The Subspace Emissary by Nintendo / Masahiro Sakurai
The Pokémon Trainer's first capture — a tiny water turtle who compensates for small size with speed and a surprisingly powerful water gun.
Squirtle is the Pokémon Trainer's speed option. It is small, fast, and fights with water-based attacks that push enemies back and control space. Its shell spin lets it barrel through groups, and its Waterfall attack launches it upward with surprising force. In the Trainer's rotation, Squirtle handles enemies that are too fast for Charizard and too small for Ivysaur. The first Pokémon the Trainer captures during the Subspace journey, Squirtle establishes the collection mechanic that defines the Trainer's arc. Its capture is a milestone — proof that the Trainer can build a team even in hostile territory.
A small blue turtle with a round brown shell, a curled tail, and large reddish-brown eyes. Walks upright on two short legs. Its shell glistens with moisture. Cute and compact — the smallest of the Trainer's three Pokémon. Withdraws into its shell when scared or for defensive spinning attacks.
Also known as: Squirtle